The parishes on the Isle of Man were established during the 12th century, usually on existing sites, and the discovery of both pagan and Christian burials, and of a medieval carved stone cross, confirms that the site has been in use for burial since at least the 10th century (see 0103.00 for the pagan graves and Manx Cross No 120 for the cross slab).  


The current graveyard now extends across the main road but no evidence has been observed to suggest the original extent of the medieval burial ground. Lintel graves uncovered in the pathway immediately outside the present churchyard wall in 1948 suggest that the roadway now cuts into the old burial ground on the southeast side.